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  • Get low

    Smoke is poisonous and more deadly than flames.

    If you breathe smoke for more than a few breaths it can kill you.

  • Be fast

    A house fire can kill you in less than three minutes.

    Don't spend time trying to save possessions.

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    It slows down the spread of fire, giving you more time to get to safety.

  • Get out - stay out!

    People have died by going back into a fire.

    Don't leave the meeting place to go back inside for any reason.

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Complacency warning following recent Taranaki rain

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Complacency warning following recent Taranaki rain

17 Kohitātea 2024

 Recent rain in Taranaki has not dampened down the fire risk across the District.

Fire and Emergency New Zealand’s Taranaki Community Risk Manager Christine McGinty says vegetation continues to dry out due to the windy conditions being experienced.

"The triggers have not been met for entering a restricted fire season (where a permit is needed for any open-air fire), but caution should still be taken with the windy conditions.

"We have particular concern for the southern areas of Taranaki."

Christine McGinty says if people must light a fire, such as for a controlled burn or rubbish fire, there are some precautions they can take.

"Do not light more than one fire at a time," she says.

"Wait for it burn out and then dampen down the burn area. Make sure the fire is fully extinguished.

"Keep piles small and monitor old burn sites regularly for reignition, especially in coastal areas."

Before you burn, please go to www.checkitalright.nz to check it is safe to light where you are. This includes things such as braziers and pizza ovens.

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